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Georgetown American in Georgetown, South Carolina

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Georgetown American

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Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

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Dec 14, 1839

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The Tiger Slayer of Shikarpore and the Mysore Woods

A jungle village on the Cauvery recounts the hunter Mansfield and party tracking the man-eating tigress of Shikarpoor. The elephant Burmah aids as the beast is brought down with twin rifle shots and a final headshot, inspiring cheers from villagers.

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Cauvery Masore Ries Mysore Littl Véishxve Shikarpoor Mansfield Azadia Kienan Old Burmah Arles Burrah Charles Hye Bush Jon Hich Elefant Jansfield Trex Vady Sue Sie Agacah
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China Governor bans opium eating and suspends payments

The humorous spectacle recounts a debate over a China Governor's decree banning opium consumption and delaying payments, with critics lamenting Treasury meddling and economic strain. It reflects racialized language of the era and public distrust of bankers and officials, ending with mentions of Andrew Jackson and Rothschilds.

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China Andrew Jackson Treasury Cadiz Sentinel King England Jaudou Rothehilds
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Doctor and lawyer clash over dinner joke at boarding house

A doctor hurries into a boarding house exclaiming about missing dinner symptoms. A lawyer replies with a mocking tone as a servant brings a turkey, and the gathering laughs at the claim of a fine joke. The exchange reflects humor amid a domestic scene.

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